15 Mar 2024

Audi South Africa Launches Special Editions

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="98289"] • Black Edition and Urban Edition models include popular styling and convenience features, making it easier for customers to choose their perfect Audi • Customers can now order Black Edition versions of the Q2, A3 and S3 Sportback and Sedan, as well as the Q3 SUV and Sportback • Audi SA will also offer Urban Edition models in the Q2 and A3 ranges • These introductions follow the successful launch of the A4 and S4 Black Edit...
21 Dec 2023

Audi Club Auction Watch: 12.21.2023

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="94549"] Words: Steve Johnson Happy Holidays fellow Audi enthusiasts!  Do you find yourself searching through the internet’s multiple car auction sites looking for a specific model?  While it can be fun, it does consume valuable time you could spend Christmas shopping.  So let us do some of the work for you.  Auction Watch monitors online auction sites for Audi models worthy of your bids.  Each Thursday we post those listings calling ...
22 Nov 2023

Find of the Day: An Uplifting 2013 Audi Q5

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="93400"] photos: Aaron Klimchuck A Q5 is just a Q5 unless it's a Q5 that Aaron got his hands on. We featured Aaron's cars before as previous Finds such as his 1939 DKW F8 Meisterklasse Cabriolet and his 1972 Audi 100 LS plus 1976 1.8T swapped Audi Fox (& rolling shell) plus 520hp 2015 A3 prestige so you know this Audi Q5 is some serious business. Here's the ad: [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="93401"] 2013 Audi Q5 3.0 super...
Wed, Nov 22 , 2023 Bill
18 Sep 2023

Audi B10 Test Mules Spied at Pike’s Peak

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="90101"] photos: Devehn Spitzer Less than 24 hours after the Q6 e-tron was spied in Burbank, CA, another Audi enthusiast Devehn Spitzer caught a trio of B10 test mules on Pike’s Peak (of all places). It seems Audi engineers (and possibly PR staff) are definitely concentrating on logging miles in America. [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="90100"] Though disguised in the usual camouflage, these definitely appear to be B10 mules… ...
Mon, Sep 18 , 2023 Bill
19 Jul 2023

Seven Audi Vehicles Earn IIHS awards

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hsb7VdhkitU [source: IIHS] Five Audi vehicles earn 2023 TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, and two more qualify for TOP SAFETY PICK. The winners of the higher-tier TOP SAFETY PICK+ include the 2023 Audi Q4 e-tron, the 2023 Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron, the 2023 Audi Q8, the 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron and the 2024 Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron. (Because only the name was changed and the vehicles...
10 Mar 2023

Spy Photo: Audi Q5 with Production Lights

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="84180"] We have some new photos of the upcoming Audi Q5 and this time we had the chance to photograph two prototypes wearing the production light units for the first time. It's strange how much it makes the whole appearance change when you see the car with production lights instead for the placeholder lights since the changes are not that big. As you can, see we spotted two different prototypes seen by the two different exhaust pipes layouts. Whi...
Fri, Mar 10 , 2023 Bill
1 Mar 2023

Audi Integrates Store for Apps Into Various Models

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="83774"] source: Audi AG Direct access to popular third-party apps Regular software updates and constantly growing range of apps for even stronger personalization of infotainment system Store with market-specific app portfolio expands third-generation modular infotainment toolkit As of summer 2023, Audi is bringing a store for apps to selected models with the third-generation modular infotainment toolkit (MIB 3). With the embedding of the sto...
Wed, Mar 01 , 2023 Bill
9 Feb 2023

Three New Locations for Audi on demand

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="82985"] words: Bill, photos: Audi on demand Audi on demand is now available at 3 new locations. You can now rent a brand new Audi at the following dealerships: Audi Service Conshohocken - Conshohocken, PA Audi Pembroke Pines - Pembroke Pines, FL Audi Greenville - Greenville, SC This in in addition to the other 42 locations where you can rent an Audi such as a Q7, Q5, A5 Sportback, and even an e-tron. As a member of Audi Club Nor...
Thu, Feb 09 , 2023 Bill
10 Jan 2023

Audi Delivers Over 100,000 Electric Models in 2022 – Despite Challenging Environment

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="81619"] source: Audi AG Over 44 percent more fully electric cars handed over than in 2021 Total volume of 1.61 million vehicles just below the previous year’s figure Hildegard Wortmann, Member of the Board of Management for Sales and Marketing: “Focusing on electric mobility is the right strategy; positive outlook, thanks to an attractive portfolio and large number of orders” In 2022, Audi was once again able to significantly increase ...
Tue, Jan 10 , 2023 Bill
6 Jan 2023

FCP Euro – Audi Supercharger Intercooler – Mahle Behr

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="81566"] source: FCP Euro Good news for all 3.0T SC owners - FCP Euro has received a shipment hard to find Mahle- Behr (OEM manufacturer) charge coolers (the units inside the supercharger). Best part of this? They are only priced at $107.99 each which is less than 1/3 the price of the OEM part. Each application takes two. Fitments include pretty much every common 3.0t SC application including B8/8.5 S4, B8.5 S5, C7/7.5 A6/A7, D4 A8, 8R Q5/SQ5, and...
Fri, Jan 06 , 2023 Bill
22 Dec 2022

034Motorsport: SüperDüper S34 Insuction Bundle for Audi B8/B8.5 Q5/SQ5 3.0TFSI

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="81027"] source: 034Motorsport The SüperDüper S34 Insuction Bundle for the B8/B8.5 Audi Q5/SQ5 includes all of the best 034Motorsport products required to upgrade your intake system in one comprehensive and convenient package. Included with this kit are the SüperDüper 84mm Throttle Body System and S34 Carbon Fiber Intake. 034Motorsport Dynamic+ Tuning is required to safely run this SüperDüper S34 Insuction Bundle. Files to sup...
Thu, Dec 22 , 2022 Bill
21 Dec 2022

Spy Photo: 2024 Audi Q5 Spied Inside and Out

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="80900"] Next generation Audi Q5 spied inside and out! Usually there is a saying about prototypes that all test drivers get to hear; never park a prototype next to a current model. Well, I guess they forgot about that in this case as we spied the 2024 Audi Q5 next to the current version giving us a good look in order to compare the two. The new Q5 is both wider and lower by the looks of it but from these angles it's hard to say if the new one is a...
Wed, Dec 21 , 2022 Bill
30 Nov 2022

Audi Leads All Manufacturers with 15 Models Earning 2022 TOP SAFETY PICK+ Awards

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="79793"] source: Audi of America Audi awarded most 2022 TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards with 15 models meeting IIHS criteria as of Nov. 29, 2022 2023 Audi A5 Coupe is latest model to receive 2022 TOP SAFETY PICK+ award Models include fully electric e-tron models as well as sedans and SUVs Audi earns 15th 2022 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ Award giving the brand more 2022 TOP SAFETY PICK+ vehicle ratings than any other manufacturer. The 2023 Audi A5 Coup...
Wed, Nov 30 , 2022 Bill
31 Aug 2022

quattro Magazine: The Rock, The Vine, The Coast, and The Silvercar

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="75649"] words/photos: Aaron Plante Editor’s Note: This article originally ran in the Q3_2022 issue of quattro Magazine. If you would like to subscribe to quattro Magazine, please join Audi Club here. "Is he pitching a tent up here?" I asked as I brought the Q5 to a stop atop the Goat Rock Beach overlook of Sonoma’s Coast. "I don't think so…looks like he's going to jump off the cliff," my wife said pointing to the ra...
Wed, Aug 31 , 2022 Bill
25 Aug 2022

Silvercar by Audi Is Now Available at Eight New Locations

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="75378"] words: Bill, photos: Silvercar by Audi Ten years ago, a small rental car agency began offering silver Audi A4 sedans at their first location, Dallas/Fort Worth. Silvercar shook up the car rental experience by offering premium vehicles at daily rates that were comparable to fully-equipped full size vehicles from established car rental companies. Since then, they have grown their fleet to include the Audi Q5, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sportback, Q...
Thu, Aug 25 , 2022 Bill
9 Jun 2022

ABT Aerodynamics, Wheels, and Power Upgrade for the 2021+ Q5 and SQ5 SUV

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="72695"] source: ABT America Being a sporty, luxurious SUV the 2021/2022 Audi SQ5 is predestined for an ABT makeover with more power, aerodynamic upgrades and wheels From the factory the SQ5 already delivers a powerful 349 HP and 369 lb-ft of torque, but with ABT it can even be more The ABT Power S raises the output of the 3.0-liter V6 of up to approximately 419 HP and 405 lb-ft. The high-tech engine control unit AEC (ABT Engine Contro...
Thu, Jun 09 , 2022 Bill
26 Apr 2022

Rent an Audi and Keep It Longer…Much Longer

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="71177"] Long-Term Rental. No commitment. Introducing Long-Term Rental from Silvercar by Audi. Ultimate flexibility with an experience only Audi can offer. No money down No membership fee 1K monthly miles included* Delivery/pick up Silvercar by Audi is introducing a new program: long term rentals. The award-winning car rental company from Audi is going to make it easier for you into an Audi. It's the ultimate flexibility with an experi...
Tue, Apr 26 , 2022 Bill
20 Apr 2022

Audi Announces Model Year 2023 Updates with More Standard Equipment, Driver Assistance, and Updates to Option Packages

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="71061"] source: Audi of America Enhanced standard equipment offerings across 2023 model lines Driver assistance systems and technology updates now available on more models than ever before New sights and sounds emerge in A4/A5/Q5 models Audi Sport interior packages now available on select S models Audi of America today announced updates to its lineup for the 2023 model year, including pricing, vehicle packaging updates, and new standard and ava...
Wed, Apr 20 , 2022 Bill
1 Apr 2022

quattro Magazine: The Adventure Q

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="70347"] words and photos: Ryan Ponto Editor’s Note: This article originally ran in the Q1_2022 issue of quattro Magazine. If you would like to subscribe to quattro Magazine, please join Audi Club here. It was 2015 and Melissa, fresh out of school and ready to ride in style, began looking for a vehicle. Given her at-the-time boyfriend (now husband) had already rooted himself firmly in the German automotive world, it only made sense that she sta...
Fri, Apr 01 , 2022 Bill
30 Mar 2022

Spy Photo: 2024 Audi Q5

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="70198"] One more generation Audi Q5 before it’s all electric for Audi! Today we can show you the very first photos of the all new Audi Q5 out on testing. The Q5 is one of Audis most popular model and from what we heard,  it was pretty clear that Audi would develop one more generation of the Q5 with combustion engines before Audi goes all electric. With the same platform as used on the new Audi A4 that’s also in development right now, the...
Wed, Mar 30 , 2022 Bill